Atlas of the World

Twentieth Edition

The only atlas to be updated annually

Fascinating features include world statistics tables, in-depth opening sections on "Will the World Run Out of Food" and "The Future of the Oceans," an Introduction to World Geography, and an A-Z Gazetteer of Nations

Six new world thematic maps on water scarcity, immigration, refugees, refugee remittances, direction of oil trade, and globalization

Index fully revised and satellite imagery refreshed

Revised frontmatter country and city statistics

Shows the residential Amsterdam neighborhood IJberg and the polder suburb

Adds new Acropolis Museum and new tram line to Athens

Atlas of the World

Twentieth Edition

Description

The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas is filled with maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. Opening with world statistics and a colorful, instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs--this acclaimed resource provides details on numerous topics of geographic significance, such as climate change, food and water supply, biodiversity, energy, global conflict, and landforms.

Providing the finest global coverage available, the Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.

This milestone 20th edition includes:· A new six-page opening section on "The Future of The Oceans," · A new spread on food production as part of the "Will the World Run Out of Food?" opening section· Seven new satellite images of London, Amsterdam, Riyadh, Cairo, Vancouver, Sydney, Panama Canal, and Rio de Janeiro· Six new world thematic maps on water scarcity, immigration, refugees, refugee remittances, direction of oil trade, and globalization· Country descriptions have been updated to reflect the latest developments around the world· Existing maps
now depict dozens more manmade and natural features· New inset maps of Hainan province in China and the United Arab Emirates (colored for political boundaries) offer expanded coverage of these regions.· Adds Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta· Adds Eden Gardens and Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata· Adds new Expo Line to Culver City in Los Angeles· Adds high speed rail link between Brussels and Amsterdam· Adds new national park Calanques, near Marseilles· Adds high speed rail link between Karlsruhe and Offenburg in Germany· Adds new motorways in Ukraine and Russia· Shows principal national parks in Russia· Adds national parks in Spain eg Islas Atlánticas de Galicia· Adds inset map of Hainan· Names unclaimed territory between Egypt
and Sudan· Adds new airport in Maldives· Adds Santa Maria volcano, in Guatemala· Shows major new railway under construction in Brazil, linking Anápolis and Imperatriz· Adds new Acropolis Museum and new tram line to Athens· Shows the residential Amsterdam neighborhood IJberg and the polder suburb

Atlas of the World

Twentieth Edition

Table of Contents

ForewordUser GuideWorld StatisticsThe Future of the OceansWill the World Run Out of Food?Images of EarthGazetteer of NationsWorld GeographyWorld CitiesWorld MapsGeographical GlossaryIndex to World Maps

Atlas of the World

Twentieth Edition

Reviews and Awards

"An indispensable reference." --The Today Show

"A veritable encyclopedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated... Extraordinary." --The New York Times

"Useful as well as eye-poppingly beautiful." --Kirkus Reviews

"This authoritative volume is the standard by which others will be measured." --Boston Herald

"You can't do better than the Atlas of the World." --Chicago Tribune

Atlas of the World

Twentieth Edition

From Our Blog

As we gear up for the conclusion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, weâre highlighting some interesting facts about the final four competing nations with information pulled right from the pages of the latest edition of Oxfordâs Atlas of the World.

As we gear up for the third place finalist match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup today â the Netherlands face the host country Brazil â weâre highlighting some interesting facts about one of the competing nations with information pulled right from the
pages of the latest edition of Oxfordâs Atlas of the World.

Today is the conclusion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and our highlights about the final four competing nations with information pulled right from the pages of the latest edition of Oxfordâs Atlas of the World. The final two teams, Germany and Argentina, go head-to-head on Sunday, 13 July to determine the champion.

As we gear up for the conclusion of the 2014
FIFA World Cup, weâre highlighting some interesting facts about the final four competing nations with information pulled right from the pages of the latest edition of Oxfordâs Atlas of the World.

As we wrap up the Oxford Atlas Place of the Year project for 2013, we thought we'd open the floor for some personal Places of the Year -- that is, locations which have made a significant impact in our individual lives in 2013. Below are year-end picks from some OUP USA staffers.

By Eun Yeom
Since we have spent the last several months examining the places which have made the biggest impact in recent years, we decided to take a look at some of the locations on Earth which humans have left behind.

Are you a geography buff? Are the facts and figures of the world your forte? Make the new year's resolution to learn something new about the world we live in. We've have drawn up a quiz culled from the wealth of geographic knowledge contained within the borders of the beautiful Atlas of the World. Broaden the horizons of your global perspective, levitate above the labyrinthine veins of
London, or study the wake of a sailboat as it cuts through the deep, cerulean waters off the coast of Sydney. But, first, put your knowledge to the test below.

With Google maps and GPS instructions at the ready, it isn't often that we step back to look at maps of the wider world. Long gone are the days when you had to flip open a physical map on your cross-country trip, to say nothing of the wealth of maps that exist today, from satellite imagery to geographic surveys, cityscapes to political maps.

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection on the past, present, and future. In our final week of voting for Place of the Year, hereâs a look at some of the many changes undergone by the nominees. Which of these will steal the crown from Mars, the 2012 Place of the Year?

In honor of Oxford's 20th edition of the acclaimed Atlas of the World, we put together a longlist of 20 places around the globe for our yearly Place of the Year competition. The votes have been tallied, the geography committee has provided their essential input, and the shortlist nominees have been decided upon.

The 2013 Oxford Place of the Year (POTY) process is now in full swing. The longlist poll closes this
Thursday, so be sure to get your votes in! (Scroll to the bottom of this page to vote.) The POTY shortlist will be announced on Monday, 4 November 2013.

At the end of each year at Oxford University Press, we look back at places around the globe (and beyond) that have been at the center of historic news and events. In conjunction with the publication of the 20th edition of Oxford Atlas of the World we launched Place of the Year (POTY) 2013 last week. In honor of 20 editions of the Atlas, we put together a longlist of 20 nominees that made an impact heard around the world this year. If you havenât
voted, thereâs still time (vote below).

Here at OUP, at the end of each year, we look back at the places around the globe (and beyond) which have been at the center of historic events. In conjunction with the publication of the Oxford Atlas of the World, 20th Edition, today we launch the Place Of The Year (POTY) 2013.

Next week we launch our annual Place of the Year Contest
(POTY), where we reflect back on the worldâs hits and misses. Our panel of geography experts are hard at work compiling a list of places that have made an impact felt around the world in 2013. One place will be chosen as the winner. While they compile the most newsworthy locales, we wanted to reflect back on past yearsâ winners.